Final remarks and perspectives for the future

This book aims to provide systematic information on the environmentally sound transformation of waste of various origins into useful products for various purposes, contributing to the development of the local economy and increasing the sustainability of the energy sector. The research results are structured in a classic logical sequence, which involves a description of the existing problem, an analysis of the general state of the issue and trends in the development of the problem, possible directions, and existing solutions to the problem. Structurally, the book contains four main sections: waste management priorities; waste to energy and resource recovery (chapters discuss promising waste management technologies); UN sustainable development aspect of waste-to-energy; case studies (chapters outlining experiences with waste management in countries and regions). When writing the chapters, the authors relied on world practice and statistics, the results of research by other scientists, and their personal experience in this area. Each chapter contains information on the research topic, starting with the statement of the problem and methodology, the main results of the study and their discussion, prospects for further research, and conclusions. The book will serve as a source of scientific and practical guidance for a wide range of readers: students, graduate students, environmental scientists, biologists, environmental health professionals, engineers, practitioners, lawyers, and politicians.